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Seafood Dinners

Seafood Dinners

Delicious seafood recipes like Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang shrimp, Red Lobster shrimp scampi, baked mussels in garlic butter sauce, frog legs, fried scallops, Cajun grilled shrimp, and Creole crawfish Monica.

Fun Food Holiday: October is National Seafood Month.



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recipe for oysters casino royale

Oysters Casino Royale

Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, oysters, bacon, onion, celery, green bell pepper, lemon juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shrimp and chicken creole

Shrimp and Chicken Creole

Creole shrimp and chicken definitely qualifies as comfort food, but this well-spiced bowl manages to do it without the mounds of butter and cheese that comfort favorites often...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blue fox's scampi ala livornese

Blue Fox's Scampi Ala Livornese

Blue Fox's trick is to butterfly the shrimp and give them a quick soak in milk before pan-frying them and stirring in the classic white wine, butter and parsley.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat red lobster's shrimp diablo

Copycat Red Lobster's Shrimp Diablo

This Red Lobster shrimp diablo may be fiery but it tastes like heaven. Shrimp baked in a buttery, spicy BBQ sauce make perfect spicy little appetizers.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for butter free shrimp scampi

Butter Free Shrimp Scampi

This scampi recipe may be lighter on calories but it's definitely not light on flavor!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for baked mussels in garlic butter sauce

Baked Mussels in Garlic Butter Sauce

All these magnificent mussels need is a bright garlic butter with fresh parsley and black pepper. Serve with a big loaf of good, crusty bread and an even bigger...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low country boil

Low Country Boil

This tasty seafood boil is made with Italian sausage, potatoes, corn, shrimp, and seasoned with Old Bay.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for julia child's lobster

Julia Child's Lobster

Learn how to cook lobster from the master! Julia shares her methods for both boiling and steaming fresh lobster to perfection.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for quilted bear's coquilles st. jacques

Quilted Bear's Coquilles St. Jacques

Crispy-edged baked mashed potatoes surrounding a creamy, lemony melange of scallops and mushrooms. Absolutely a dish worthy of company, but is the company worthy of...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for saucy seafood stir-fry

Saucy Seafood Stir-Fry

Shrimp and scallops are stir fried with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers and a secret sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp scampi with basmati rice

Shrimp Scampi With Basmati Rice

This scampi recipe is an easy way to enjoy a delicious seafood meal. The rice provides a perfect base for the shrimp, while the garlic, lemon, and white wine give the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat applebee's garlic and peppercorn fried shrimp

Copycat Applebee's Garlic And Peppercorn Fried Shrimp

Let the crispness of the breadcrumbs and the sizzle of garlic and pepper take you on a seafood adventure with this Applebee's recipe - it's...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deep-fried frog legs

Deep-Fried Frog Legs

If you've always been curious about frog legs, deep fried is a great way to try them out. Just dip in an egg batter with hot sauce and flour, coat with cornmeal and cayenne, and...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spanish mussels with chorizo and cava

Spanish Mussels with Chorizo and Cava

Mussels, chorizo sausage, and cava sparkling wine (save yourself a glass or two!) mixed into buttery garlic and leeks turn dinner into a feast.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked shrimp in butter sauce

Baked Shrimp In Butter Sauce

Made with medium shrimp, lemons, butter, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic, hot pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peppery pan-fried shrimp

Peppery Pan-Fried Shrimp

Easy pan fried shrimp for appetizers, tacos, whatever. A spicy flour coating gives the shrimp a little pep in their step.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lefty's seafood bake

Lefty's Seafood Bake

This seafood dinner is a delicious casserole dish perfect for any occasion. It is full of flavor and texture, with a combination of crab meat and shrimp and a crunchy crumb...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for gamberi con aglio (shrimp with garlic sauce)

Gamberi Con Aglio (Shrimp With Garlic Sauce)

Classic flavor combinations with great ingredients are tough to beat! Shrimp cooked with olive oil, garlic and white wine go perfectly with pasta (if you...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled shrimp scampi

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and garlic are a mouthwatering summer treat. They go perfectly with rice and a refreshing grilled fruit like pineapple.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlic shrimp stir-fry

Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Broccoli and shrimp cooked in garlic and teriyaki is a great way to try out stir-frying. Once you've got the technique down, switch up the veggies and sauces to find your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for adam's crawfish etouffee

Adam's Crawfish Etouffee

Etouffee is French for "smothered" which these tender crawfish tails are, in a roux-thickened mixture of onion, bell pepper, celery, chicken bouillon, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked stuffed lobster

Baked Stuffed Lobster

Made with buttery crackers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, raw shrimp, live Maine lobsters, unsalted butter, onion, Italian parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp miami

Shrimp Miami

Tender shrimp cooked in olive oil with onion, garlic, and a hint of white pepper. Vermouth and lemon juice add a zesty of flavor. Toss with cooked pasta or serve over steamed rice.

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for prawns sambuca

Prawns Sambuca

The licorice note of the Sambuca, combined with dry white wine and herby tarragon, makes for a complex pasta & prawns dish that'll add a new flavor to your palate.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked spanish rice and shrimp casserole

Baked Spanish Rice And Shrimp Casserole

A great recipe for a quick dinner. Prepared spanish rice is mixed with shrimp, mushrooms, and white wine and baked in the oven.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked seafood casserole

Baked Seafood Casserole

Made with onion, celery, red bell pepper, seafood, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled shrimp and scallop kabobs

Grilled Shrimp And Scallop Kabobs

Skewered and grilled to perfection, enjoy the harmonious blend of tangy marinade and fresh seafood, making this shrimp and scallop combo suitable for any summer...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sherry's slow cooker crab

Sherry's Slow Cooker Crab

It's understandable to be hesitant about putting a great ingredient like crab meat into a crockpot, but trust Sherry on this one. The result is a creamy, chowder-like dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp in garlic cream sauce

Shrimp In Garlic Cream Sauce

Sauteed shrimp are smothered in a white wine, garlic, and cream sauce and served over rice, couscous, or steamed vegetables.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lobster pot pie

Lobster Pot Pie

This is not your average pot pie! Dig into the flaky top crust to discover a rich lobster filling

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boiled shrimp

Boiled Shrimp

Perfectly seasoned and boiled shrimp makes great finger food for a party or snack. Serve with cocktail sauce, warm garlic butter, sriracha mayo, or other dipping sauces.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled littleneck clams with lemon-butter sauce

Grilled Littleneck Clams With Lemon-Butter Sauce

Grilled clams and a buttery, lemony, white wine garlic sauce make an elegant and special-occasion worthy dish.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for creole crawfish monica

Creole Crawfish Monica

If you're looking for a creamy Creole treat, this rich crawfish Monica is right up your alley. Cajun seasoning with pasta, butter, and cream turn crawfish meat into a bowl of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy seafood and rice

Spicy Seafood And Rice

A delicious rice dish made with shrimp or scallops, stewed tomatoes, okra, and long-grain white rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mediterranean grilled scallops

Mediterranean Grilled Scallops

Tender sea scallops marinated in a blend of olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs, then grilled to golden brown perfection. Taste the Mediterranean without the airfare.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for dim sum (steamed pork and shrimp dumplings)

Dim Sum (Steamed Pork And Shrimp Dumplings)

Pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, and mushrooms make up the filling in these steamed dumplings.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chef john folse's shrimp remoulade

Chef John Folse's Shrimp Remoulade

This creamy remoulade makes a zesty alternative to standard cocktail sauce. If you can't track down any Creole mustard, dijon makes a perfectly good substitute.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for classic boiled lobster

Classic Boiled Lobster

In the culinary world, there are few dishes as iconic and classic as boiled lobster. The key to a great boiled lobster is to start with fresh, high-quality seafood.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for maine lobster roll

Maine Lobster Roll

There's something about a Maine lobster roll that just screams summer. Whether you're enjoying one by the beach or in your own backyard, this classic dish is the perfect way to enjoy...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy california roll sushi

Easy California Roll Sushi

Made with soy sauce, avocado, mayonnaise, nori, Japanese rice, white vinegar, sugar, imitation crab


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steamed mussels in caramelized onion sauce

Steamed Mussels In Caramelized Onion Sauce

Mussels are steamed in a garlic wine sauce then served in a rich caramelized onion cream sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for harbor house shrimp & grits

Harbor House Shrimp & Grits

This Harbor House copycat uses half-and-half for crazy creamy grits and throws some Italian sausage in with the shrimp.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy shrimp in tomato-garlic sauce over rice

Spicy Shrimp In Tomato-Garlic Sauce Over Rice

This is a simple yet delicious dish. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The shrimp are cooked in a chunky...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy baked shrimp

Easy Baked Shrimp

Shrimp are coated with seasonings and bread crumbs and oven-baked until brown.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stir-fried chicken and shrimp

Stir-Fried Chicken And Shrimp

This tasty dish is made with chicken, bok choy, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, onion, green pepper, carrot, shrimp, and a flavorful soy sauce and sherry stir fry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried sea scallops

Fried Sea Scallops

Made with tartar sauce, paprika, scallops, eggs, flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat hungry tarpon's fried shrimp burrito

Copycat Hungry Tarpon's Fried Shrimp Burrito

Fried shrimp, coleslaw, tartar sauce and flour tortillas make these copycat burritos a dinner you'll want to repeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pancit with shrimp

Pancit With Shrimp

Made with rice stick bihon noodles, oil, garlic, onion, cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, shrimp, green onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek scampi

Greek Scampi

A Greek version of scampi made up of bell peppers, shallots, artichoke hearts, shrimp, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and your choice of pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek shrimp with feta cheese

Greek Shrimp with Feta Cheese

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, feta cheese, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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